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2026 DAILYLAW 25976 (PNJ)

POONAM ORAON AND ANOTHER v. STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS

CRWP/7876/2026 · 2026-07-06

H S Grewal

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CRWP-7876-2026 (O&M) 1 128 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-7876-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 06.07.2026 POONAM ORAON AND ANOTHER ... PETITIONERS VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA & OTHERS ... RESPONDENTS CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Mr. G.P.Saini, Advocate for the petitioners. H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Prayer in the instant petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 and 3 to protect the life and liberty of the petitioners at the hands of private respondents, who are averse to their live in relationship. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner No.1 has been in live in relationship with petitioner No.2. Respondents No.4 to 6 have been extending threats of dire consequences to the petitioners as they are averse to their live in relationship. While drawing the attention of this Court to Annexure P-4 dated 12.06.2026, learned counsel has submitted that the matter was reported to Superintendent of Police, Ambala seeking his help, however, it had been in vain. Learned counsel submits that the petitioners would be satisfied if directions are issued to Superintendent of Police, Ambala to look into the aforesaid representation and take appropriate steps at the earliest. 3. Notice of motion to respondents No.1 to 3 only. 4. On asking of the Court, Mr. Rakesh Kumar Jangra, A.A.G., JANKI BHATT 2026.07.06 18:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh CRWP-7876-2026 (O&M) 2 Haryana accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 5. In view of the above, without commenting upon the status of live in relationship of the petitioners, the present petition is disposed of with directions to Superintendent of Police, Ambala to look into the aforesaid representation qua the alleged threat perception and take necessary steps, as may be required, in accordance with law, to ensure that the life and liberty of the petitioners is not jeopardized at the hands of the private respondents. However, this direction will have no effect on any civil or criminal action, which could be initiated in the matter in accordance with law. (H.S.GREWAL) 06.07.2026 JUDGE Janki Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No JANKI BHATT 2026.07.06 18:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh